If the rules of Medicare confuse you, you are not alone By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Yes, it’s confusing. An entire industry has developed around
Golden Years
Longevity Gap: Wealthy Outlive Poor by Nearly 10 Years
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Researchers with University College London recently published a study that correlates wealth as the greatest factor that indicates when a
Older Adults Cautious on Senior Living Facilities
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant Are nursing homes and other senior living facilities really a safe place for seniors to live? According to a Sept.
‘Live the Best Life You Can’
In the twilight of her life, grandmother enjoying every moment By Jenna Schifferle Sitting across from me in a booth, my grandmother sips her
Sweet Sorrow
Selling family home does not have to be emotional roller-coaster ride By Nancy Cardillo The sale of a childhood home can be an extremely
Home Away From Home
How to make a nursing facility a special place for loved ones By Catherine Miller I’ve hit that stage in my life when I
America Woefully Unprepared to Deal with Its Aging Population
By George Chapman The New York Times recently ran an article on the pending healthcare crisis facing the country as we age. There is
IRS Creates New Tax Form for Seniors
By Jim Miller The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has created a new federal income-tax form specifically designed for senior taxpayers, age 65 and older,
Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need
Food Assistance Programs Can Help Seniors in Need By Jim Miller Millions of older Americans struggle with food costs — according to a recent
Key Questions Seniors Should Ask Their Doctors
With doctor visits getting shorter and shorter, what are the key questions seniors should ask their doctors? By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant With electronic medical